The Golden Ass [Paperback]

Apuleius (Author), Jack Lindsay (Translator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0253200369 | ISBN-13: 978-0253200365 | Publication Date: June 2005

A frank and vivid modern version of one of the most diverting of all classics. Lindsay's translation captures the genuine flavor, sharp dialogue, outrageous humor, racy delight and subtle style of Apuleius' sophisticated masterpiece.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (June 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0253200369
• ISBN-13: 978-0253200365
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,738 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, Timeless, January 6, 2001

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"super_soy" (fort wayne, in USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Golden Ass (Paperback)

I really loved this book and have recommended it to many (unfortunately none have taken me up on it). I had to read this for my History of Western Civilization class in college. I thought it was going to be boring and dry, but soon found myself consumed by it. It's hilarious, fast-paced, romantic and thought provoking. What impressed me most was that a person of today can easily relate to the way Apuleius thinks and acts. I had always imagined Greeks walking around in togas endlessly philosiphizing in white marble temples, but here we are presented with the how similar our thoughts and daily activities are to how theirs were. It allowed me to see historical figures in a new way. I think that being able to laugh (heartily) at the same jokes is indicative of how alike our minds are to theirs. Again I recommend this to everyone.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely not a pain in the ass..., April 2, 1998

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This review is from: The Golden Ass (Paperback)

I read The Golden Ass for a Classic art course I took while at university I loved it! It is fun, entertaining and comical- not your typical dry Roman read. It is a great story and a great look into history.I highly recommend this tale to anyone who not wants to laugh but is interested in an important text from antiquity.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best college required reading, March 31, 2008

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peakick (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Golden Ass (Paperback)

I too had to read this as a course requirement in college. Surprisingly, it was not as dry as I had expected a required text to be. It is very entertaining and a pretty quick read. I would recommend it as a travel companion for a weekender.